P1000 77" vs 83" wide deck for new trailer?

txsurfer

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OK about to pull the trigger on a new 16' utility trailer to haul the P5 on. Can anyone give me any pros/cons on 77" wide deck vs an 83"? I like the idea of the 83" because that may make a diff if I want to put a couple of dirtbikes sideways in front of the P5 one day. I will be towing with a class A motorhome so I am wondering if the extra width will also help to see it when backing? Any suggestion welcome..
 
tjoreo

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I have a 77" 12 foot trailer that I haul by 700 on behind my 5th wheel camper. I would definitely go with the 83" and the biggest reason is the ability to see it back there. I can catch the fenders every once in awhile in the turns but that is about it. The guy I run with does the same setup but he has the 83" 14 footer and can at least keep an eye on it back there. Just like sheds, bigger is always better pertaining to trailers. Next year I plan on going bigger.